Best Vegan Ice Cream to Fill Your Freezer With (UK)

Some of the best vegan ice cream options to keep you cool this summer

Best Vegan Ice Cream Options in the UK

Gone are the days when the only ice cream flavour that vegans could find in the shops was vanilla. Now, going dairy-free has never been easier.

There are heaps of plant-based ice creams on the market – the biggest problem is fitting them all in your freezer!

Whether you’re looking for simple yet sweet flavours or more indulgent options, there’s something to cater to everyone’s tastes. Here’s our round-up of the best vegan ice cream brands in the UK.

Supermarket Own Brand

Most supermarkets in the UK have their own vegan ranges, including ice cream and frozen goodies.

  • Asda OMV!
  • Tesco Plant Chef
  • Aldi Plant Menu
  • M&S Plant Kitchen
  • Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers
Aldi Plant Menu Ice Cream
Image Credit: Aldi

Wicked Kitchen

Wicked Kitchen launched an extensive range of frozen dairy-free products and they don’t disappoint. Choose from classic ice cream tubs, cones and lollies to stay cool all summer.

Ice cream tubs:

  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate
  • Cookie Dough
  • Mint Chocolate Chip

Sticks and cones:

  • Berry White Sticks
  • Chocolate & Red Berry Cones
  • Chocolate & Almond Sticks

Available at Tesco.

Wicked Kitchen Chocolate & Berry Vegan Ice Cream
Image Credit: Wicked Kitchen

Ben & Jerry’s NON-DAIRY

Ben & Jerry’s long-anticipated vegan delights certainly don’t disappoint. These indulgent ice cream tubs taste just as good as the original!

  • Salted Caramel Brownie
  • Phish Food
  • Netflix & Chill’d
  • Cookies on Cookie Dough
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Available at most UK supermarkets.

Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Ice Cream
Image Credit: Ben & Jerry’s

VEGAN CORNETTO

Vegan Cornetto ice creams are here – hurrah! This summer staple means that you can chomp your way through a traditional vanilla ice cream cone topped with chocolate and nuts.

They’re made with soy and have a crunchy cone that’s gluten-free too. If you can’t find the Wall’s version, then you’ll find own-brand Free From Cones in various supermarkets.

Available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda.

Vegan Cornetto
Image Credit: Wall’s

Booja-Booja

If you’re looking for seriously decadent vegan ice cream, Booja-Booja is dairy-free, kosher and available in all kinds of amazing flavours.

  • Cookie Dough
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie
  • Mango & Raspberry
  • Deeply Chocolate
  • Chocolate Salted Caramel
  • Caramel Pecan Praline
  • Vanilla

Available at Holland & Barrett, Waitrose, Ocado, health stores and independent stockists.

Best Vegan Ice Creams - Booja-Booja
Image Credit: Booja-Booja

VEGAN Magnum

Magnum finally launched vegan versions of the incredibly popular chocolate-covered ice cream. These ice cream bars are a real taste sensation and we’re not lying when we say it’s hard to stop at one…

  • Vegan Classic
  • Vegan Almond
  • Vegan Raspberry Swirl

Available at Tesco, Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.

Vegan Raspberry Swirl Magnum
Image Credit: Magnum

Swedish Glace

If you like ice cream that offers a heavenly taste in every scoop, Swedish Glace is the one for you. This is one of the most widely available vegan ice creams and it’s not too pricey, either.

  • Vanilla
  • Raspberry
  • Chocolate

Available at most UK supermarkets.

Swedish Glace Ice Cream
Image Credit: Wall’s

Halo Top

If you really fancy treating yourself, Halo Top have some impressive plant-based ice cream flavours to choose from!

  • Caramel Chocolate Pretzel
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Overload
  • Salted Caramel Pecan
  • Triple Chocolate Cake
  • Vanilla Fudge Brownie

Available at most UK supermarkets.

Vegan Halo Top
Image Credit: Halo Top

Jude’s

Beloved brand Jude’s boasts an array of oat-based ice cream flavours that will make your mouth water. They also have lower calorie versions available.

  • Chocolate Brownie
  • Salted Caramel
  • Madagascan Vanilla
  • Mint Chocolate
  • Honeycomb
  • Amarena Cherry Ripple
  • Triple Chocolate Bars
  • Salted Caramel Bars
  • Caramel Peanut Bars
  • Caramel Minis

Available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Ocado.

Jude's Vegan Minis
Image Credit: Jude’s

Coconut Collaborative

This dairy-free brand offers plenty of vegan goodies, including frozen treats.

  • Vanilla Ice Cream Tub
  • Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Sticks
  • Chocolate Dipped Salted Caramel Sticks

Available at Waitrose and independent stockists.

Coconut Collab Vegan Ice Cream Sticks
Image Credit: Coconut Collaborative

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